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Lindsey Merdes

Birthdate:
1/21/2008

Program:
Women's Artistic

Level:
Level 10

Current Residence:
Mequon, WI

Club:
LaFleur Academy of Gymnastics

Head Coach:
Tammy Donahue

Other Coaches:
Ryan Newman, Helen Mueller

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Lindsey Merdes

Personal Information

  • Birthplace: Appleton, WI
  • Hometown: Mequon, WI
  • Instagram: Instagram.com/lindsey_merdes2026
  • YouTube: YouTube.com/@lindseymerdes8283
  • Name of High School: Divine Savior Holy Angels High
  • High School Graduation Year: 2026
  • Year you began gymnastics: 2013
  • Favorite Event: Vault
  • How did you get involved in gymnastics: I started trying to tumble and watched YouTube videos to learn skills. My mom finally signed me up for a gymnastics class!
  • Favorite thing about gymnastics: Being with my teammates and cheering each other on.
  • What are your goals for gymnastics?: Compete in Division I college gymnastics
  • Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Brian and Christine Merdes
  • Names of sibling(s): Andrew, Charlie and Joseph
  • Family members in sports: Andrew - tennis, Charlie - Pole Vault, Joseph - football and basketball

Interests Outside the Gym

  • Favorite school subject: Math
  • Hobbies or favorite activities: Baking and binge-watching Dance Moms
  • Favorite music: Pop music
  • Favorite book(s): The Glass Castle
  • Favorite movie(s): Legally Blonde
  • Favorite TV show(s): Ginny and Georgia
  • Favorite Food: Hashbrowns
  • Charity Involvement: St. Bakhita Catholic Worker House, Advocates of Ozaukee
  • Other sports involvement: Pickleball, skiing, ping pong

National Competition Results

  • 2023 Women's Development Program National Championships, Oklahoma City, Okla. - 4th-AA(T); 5th-BB(T); 8th-FX(T) (Jr. C)
  • 2023 Region 4 Championships, Milwaukee, WI - 2nd-UB; 3rd-AA, VT, FX; 5th-BB
  • 2023 Wisconsin State Championship, Appleton, WI - 1st-AA, VT, UB, FX; 4th-BB
  • 2023 Nastia Liukin Cup, Louisville, Ky. - 5th-UB(T) (Jr. Div.)

International Competition Results

LEGEND

  • Women: AA = All Around | VT = Vault | UB = Uneven Bars | BB = Balance Beam | FX = Floor Exercise | (T) = Tie
  • Men: AA = All Around | FX = Floor Exercise | PH = Pommel Horse | SR = Still Rings | VT = Vault | PB = Parallel Bars | HB = Horizontal Bars | (T) = Tie
  • Rhythmic AA = All Around | RP = Rope | HP = Hoop | BA = Ball | CL = Clubs | RB = Ribbon | (T) = Tie
  • Acrobatic: DY = Dynamic | BL = Balance | AA = All Around | CB = Combined
  • T&T: TR = Trampoline | TU = Tumbling | DM = Double Mini | SY = Synchronized Trampoline
  • Parkour: FS - Freestyle | SP = Speed